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Morse’s Newent (Gloucestershire) copper halfpenny token dated 1796. Obverse: An apple tree against which rests a shield bearing a griffin’s head with legend: “INDUSTRY LEADS TO HONOUR”. Reverse: Fascinating spiral legend to centre of coin with legend: “SEVERAL THOUSANDS YOUNG HEALTHY & FINE CRAB APPLE & PEAR STOCKS RAISED FROM THE KERNAL TO BE SOLD BY J. MORSE NEWENT GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 1796”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE AT NEWENT”, the rest engrailed. Good collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Gloucestershire No: 64. Diameter 28.3mm. VF+. £55.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |